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LSC-20099 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

LSC-20099 - Animal Nutrition and Health
Coordinator: Nawroz Kareem Room: 304 Tel: +44 1782 7 33671
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

Within this module you will learn the importance of nutrition in the health of various animals. You will also investigate the role of nutrition in improving production efficiency and minimising the impact on the environment.
You will learn how to produce a ration formulation. This is a vital skill of scientists working in animal nutrition.
This module will supplement the labs that you are doing as part of LSC 20107 Core Practical Skills.

Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental role of nutrition in animal growth, production and health. Discuss the principles of nutrient requirements and metabolism, causes and consequences of deficiencies and major classes of animal feed.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe and discuss the nutritional requirements and metabolism of a range animal models: 1,3
Evaluate the composition of common animal feedstuffs: 1,2
Discuss causes and consequences of nutrient deficiencies in animals: 2,3
Explain the role of nutrition in health and diet-related diseases in different animals: 2,3

Study hours

10x 1hr: In-situ problem-based learning tutorials
1x 2hr: In-situ workshops
2x 1hr: In-situ tutorials
3x 2 hrs: preparation and reflection from 3 labs delivered as part of LSC 20107 Core Practical Skills, but linked with this module
10x 5 hrs: engagement with asynchronously delivered sessions
10x 4 hrs: preparation for case-based learning tutorials
2x 2 hrs: reflection from tutorials, workshops and seminars
16 hrs: completion of assessment 1
20 hrs: completion of assessment 2

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 40%
Ration formulation portfolio
Students will be assessed individually on their ability to formulate an animal feed. The answer should have 1000-word commentary and discussion section to explain the rationale behind the feed formulation and test student¿s ability to research information. Formulating animal rations involves selecting and combining a number of feedstuffs to meet the animal requirements at the lowest possible cost, for the most economical level of production.

2: Report weighted 60%
Problem-Based Report with a Reflective Summary
Students will select one of the problem-based learning scenarios delivered across this module as the basis of their report. These problem-based scenarios are designed to test the student's ability to independently investigate biological sciences scenarios according to problem-based learning principles. Student required to write a 1500-word problem-based report with a 200-word reflective summary on the problem-based learning.

3: Attendance Only weighted 0%
Class Participation
Students will have the opportunity to take on the roles of scribe, chair and group member during tutorials. The tutor will judge their level of participation in the PBL process across the whole year, including their participation in group discussions, preparation for tutorials, and communication and problem-solving skills to ensure that it is at an acceptable level to meet professional body requirements.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023